CAL FIRE/Butte County

10/20/2026

BURN OPERATIONS STARTED - Loafer Creek Rx

The test burn was successful on day 2 of the Loafer Creek Prescribed Fire in east Oroville.

Firefighters will continue working to reduce hazardous fuels within the Loafer Creek State Recreation Area.

🛑 Trail systems around the project area will be closed.

Smoke will be visible throughout the day. Please do not call 9-1-1 to report or inquire about this project.

CA Dept. of Water Resources Lake Oroville SRA

10/19/2026

[update] Firing operations are complete for the day on the prescribed burn in east Oroville at the Loafer Creek State Recreation Area.

68 acres of hazardous fuels were successfully burned today. Firefighters will remain in the area through the night.

Burning operations will continue tomorrow as long as weather conditions are within the prescribed parameters.

CA Dept. of Water Resources Lake Oroville SRA

10/19/2026

BURN OPERATIONS STARTED - Loafer Creek Rx

The test burn was successful on the Loafer Creek Prescribed Fire in east Oroville.

Over the next three days, firefighters aim to treat 86 acres of land. Smoke will be seen throughout the day within the Loafer Creek State Recreation Area.

🛑 Trail systems around the project area will be closed.

Please do not call 9-1-1 to report or inquire about this project.

CA Dept. of Water Resources Lake Oroville SRA

10/19/2026

10/17/2026

🌳 The Loafer Creek Prescribed Burn is starting Monday morning, weather dependent.

We are closely monitoring current and forecasted weather conditions and will only start this project if they fall within the prescription ✋

🧐 Refer to our official social media channels for accurate up to date information on this project, as well as our other prescribed fire projects throughout the County of Butte.

10/16/2026

👨‍🚒CAL FIRE–Butte County proudly celebrated our 2026 Employee Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday at the historic Oroville State Theatre.

This ceremony brought newly hired and promoted members together, with their family and friends, to celebrate their new positions and promotions. Unit and County Fire Chief Garrett Sjolund recognized each member individually and had the group recite the CAL FIRE oath. ✋🏼

It was a truly special day for our employees and their families. Congratulations to all on your new roles in the County of Butte with CAL FIRE/Butte County !!!! 👏🎉

10/16/2026

Winds are easing a bit today, but we’ll still see breezy north to east flow in portions of the County. Warm temperatures stick around as we head into the early weekend.

1. Please exercise caution when working and recreating outdoors and limit activities that could spark a wildfire.

2. Have an evacuation plan form your property and neighborhood, and visit Be Ready, Butte for all of your fire prevention needs.

3. Sign up for emergency alerts from the Butte County Sheriff Office by clicking and registering here: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=buttecounty&fbclid=IwY2xjawONo_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEV0ZrYVVUbG95b3BWbHIwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnJH-M-i42Mq_vdaeUMI3RQyz1Kkq6e5_ahHcEXA9wFicojBgNj4KTJEpiio_aem_bJcBFbtymLKOKHq46Fs6Bw

10/15/2026

Be Ready, Butte County.

Power out during a windy, dry stretch? It might be a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). 🔌

Utilities cut power on purpose during extreme fire weather to reduce the risk of a spark. It can happen with little notice.

Prep now with charged battery packs, backup lighting, and a plan for medication and refrigeration needs.

10/14/2026

update: The fire has been knocked down, and personnel have switched to overhaul operations. Fire resources will be in the area for the next several hours. Please avoid Southgate Avenue.

10/14/2026

CAL FIRE/Butte County are at scene of a working commercial structure fire on Southgate Avenue in South Chico. The city of Chico fire department is assisting Butte Co Fire with this incident. Please avoid the area as we will be operating here for the next several hours.